Researching local job markets, schools, and even infrastructure projects can provide insight into potential appreciation and cash flow.You might want to explore markets in the Midwest or South, which often have lower entry points and better cash flow potential compared to California.

While we see year+ long furnished stays here in the Charlotte area, they are far and few between.With that being said, the furniture, linens, appliances, etc. you provide/leave for guests matters.

I would highly recommend getting your license for property management, and/or realtor.  

I have used Prop wire for some skip traces, but the numbers and emails it provides were not associated with the property.

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Here are a few things to check:Listing Quality – Are the photos high quality?

Thank you for your response, I truly value your time and expertise.

Start at a higher price point (not too high maybe 10%-20% higher than what you expect to rent for) then each week lower it just a bit until you get it rented out. 

There's no reason to provide details, though I do let people know if anyone asks that we do not accept bulk up-front rent payments or anything like that because I absolutely do not want a prospective tenant to think that someone else swooped in with a bunch of cash last minute.

Is it high appreciation area with a low rate mortgage?